American cars manufactured during the '30s, '40s, and '50s are known as "Bombs" throughout the lexicon of the Lowrider movement. Representing the styles and days of the early Pachuco movement for some enthusiasts, Bombs recall a simpler time in American automobile design, when style and comfort were the top priority. These cars were simply made to cruise. Thanks to their classic design, Bombs remain an extremely popular segment of the culture today, and one that will always be appreciated. In fact, entire Car clubs, Internet web sites and message boards are devoted to these American beauties, but their legacy doesn't stop there. These timeless classics are not only popular in lowriding; they are a vital part of the American classic automobile culture as a whole.
It is common within our culture to find a group of individuals who share the same appreciation for a certain type of Lowrider, and it is only natural over time that these individuals would form a car club dedicated to their shared obsession. That is exactly how Bomb Club came to be. After hanging out at car swap meets and car shows together for a while, a handful of Bomb enthusiasts decided to form their own club. Prospective members set out to join forces, and, six years ago Bomb Club was formed.
Forming a club was nothing new for the founding members. Some of them had been in car clubs in the past, and based on those previous experiences, they set out to do something different with this club. For starters, the club initially just ran a sticker on their cars to signify club affiliation. Eventually, the sticker became a wooden plaque that was made for the members to display in their rides at the shows, swap meets and cruise nights. As the club grew in size, they decided to display a more traditional plaque in their rides. A design was agreed upon by the members, but instead of having the plaque casted in the traditional way, they decided to have their plaques laser cut. Joel at Jagster Laser Cutting was tapped to cut the plaques for Bomb Club, giving a nice modern touch to the club's classic rides. The decision was also made to keep the club a single chapter club. The founding members did not see a need to start additional chapters, and they still believe that the club functions best as a one chapter club.
Bomb Club founders also decided to stray from the traditional way a car club is governed, ultimately settling on a more democratic vision. Most car clubs have officers that oversee the club, and usually, these officers make the decisions for the club as a whole. In Bomb Club there are no officers, no committees or leaders, as the common sentiment among the members is that they are all adults, and therefore do not need to be telling each other what to do. They all decide and agree on issues pertaining to the club with a unified vote. There are no dues, meetings, or rules in this unique club. There are no basic requirements to join the club, either, since the club does not actively recruit members. They are sought out by individuals who share their passion and hope to participate under the common bond that comes with being a Bomb owner. Bomb Club is much more of a family then they are a club, as they make sure that everyone gets along, helps each other, and mutually respects one another. There is no tolerance for gossip, jealously and overall negativity, in any form.
The club has a diverse array of rides in both two and four wheel configurations. As with most clubs these days, Bomb Club has a large amount of Harley Davidson motorcycles in the club flying the vaunted Bomb Club plaque. The four wheel rides are represented well with various models from the 1930's, 1940's and the early 1950's. There are a few members that have more than one ride sporting the club's logo.